Calgary water use falls to 490 million litres as feeder main drain begins

Calgarians and surrounding communities used 490 million litres of water on Nov. 4, down 24 million litres from the previous day and inside the green zone the City of Calgary defines as below 500 million litres a day, the city said in a release published Nov. 5.¹

The city credited residents for the drop and asked them to keep cutting back while connection work on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main continues.¹

Calgarians and our surrounding neighbours are off to a strong start, with yesterday’s water use at 490 million litres.¹City of Calgary

What the city is asking of residents

To stay in the green zone, the city asked everyone to stop all outdoor water use, including outdoor flooding of skating rinks, run dishwashers and washing machines only with full loads, flush toilets only when needed and keep showers to three minutes or less. The restrictions apply to all residents and businesses, the city said.¹

Draining and repairs

Crews are preparing to drain the existing Bearspaw South Feeder Main by setting up drainage sites, shutting down pumps and closing valves. Draining started Nov. 5, and the city asked people to follow pathway detours and stay clear of worksites.¹

Crews are also preparing repairs on Parkdale Boulevard and near Broadview Park. While that work is underway, the city said it is exploring ways to improve traffic flow and reduce rush-hour delays along Parkdale Boulevard.¹

Updates and water-saving tips for residents and businesses are posted at calgary.ca/savewater, the city said.¹